Williamstown, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williamstown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Williamstown and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Kansas
Jefferson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.1%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 89 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 33 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Williamstown since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
63% of truck crash reports in Jefferson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Williamstown with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Augusta Dr (1), I-70 (1) and Saratoga Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 7.9% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Williamstown fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| Augusta Dr | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| Saratoga Dr | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Lecompton | 2 |
| Wellman | 2 |
| 35Th | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| 82Nd | 1 |
| 94Th | 1 |
| Fairview | 1 |
| Headwater | 1 |
Williamstown at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66073) | $86,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66073) | $216,308 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Williamstown
How many truck accidents are there in Williamstown?
89 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Williamstown?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Williamstown: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Williamstown?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Williamstown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (7.9% of truck crashes).
How does Williamstown compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Williamstown?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.